Tree Management Officer

Tree Management Officer

• Provide expert arboriculture advice and deliver proactive and reactive tree inspections.

• Full-time opportunity with a 35-hour week, rostered days off and access to Fitness Passport.

• Salary from $105,249.07 - $113,462.23 per annum plus 12% Super.

Make a Difference Where You Work

At Willoughby City Council, we're committed to creating a sustainable, inclusive and thriving community. We deliver essential services while embracing innovation, integrity and environmental responsibility.

Reporting to the Tree’s and Streetscapes Team Leader, you will play a key role in supporting the effective management of Council’s public trees through inspections, risk assessments, works supervision and maintenance of Council’s tree register.

Why Join Us? 

Help Shape a Greener City: Protect and enhance Willoughby’s established urban tree canopy and public open spaces.

Diverse and Practical Work: Undertake inspections, respond to community requests, supervise works and support proactive tree management programs.

Supportive Team Environment: Work with Council’s Streetscapes team to deliver safe, sustainable and community-focused tree management outcomes.

About the Role

As the Tree Management Officer, you will:

• Undertake inspections of Council’s public tree assets and program, monitor and supervise related works.

• Administer relevant State legislation, Council policies, approvals and resolutions affecting trees, vegetation and landscape matters on public land.

• Provide expert advice to the community, Council staff and stakeholders on tree management issues.

• Oversee audits and risk assessments of Council’s tree assets to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.

• Manage, monitor and supervise internal providers and external contractors undertaking works on Council tree assets.

• Manage Council’s customer request and asset management systems to schedule, track and complete works related to Council’s tree assets.

• Liaise with residents and the community to identify tree maintenance requirements and communicate Council’s tree management policies and procedures.

What You’ll Bring:

• Diploma of Arboriculture – AQF Level 5.

• A current Class C Driver Licence.

• Extensive experience undertaking tree assessments in line with industry standards.

• Detailed knowledge and experience of arboriculture, plant and tree identification, amenity horticulture and weed control.

• Demonstrated experience supervising operational staff or contractors to ensure health and safety standards are met.

• High-level communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with Council staff, government agencies and community members.

• Strong computer skills, with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and GIS applications.

• Extensive experience following safe operating procedures in accordance with relevant codes, regulations and standards, with a commitment to WHS and EEO principles.

Desirable:

• TRAQ Risk Assessment Qualification.

• NSW WHS White Card.

•  Chainsaw Operation Certificate of Competence.

• Herbicide Application Accreditation.

• An appropriate traffic control licence.

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers  to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact: Adam Burrowes on Adam.Burrowes@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au or +61 • •••• •792

Applications should address all the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description. The Position Description (PD) is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.

Successful candidates may be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: 30 August 2026 at 11:30pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.